"The Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese warship captured in 1721, was laden with treasures and sank after sustaining storm damage, making it an easy target for pirates."
"The ship carried a trove of valuables, estimated worth $138 million today, and had significant passengers including Portuguese Viceroy Luis Carlos Inacio and Archbishop Sebastiao de Andrade."
Archaeologists believe they have found the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese warship captured in 1721, which was carrying enormous treasures from Goa. The ship faced a storm that forced the crew to jettison cannons, enabling pirates led by Olivier Levasseur to seize it. The vessel contained immense wealth, including gold, pearls, and textiles, valued at $138 million today. Notable passengers included Viceroy Luis Carlos Inacio and Archbishop Sebastiao de Andrade, both of whom were taken hostage during this event. Pirates likely used Nosy Boraha as a hideout after the heist.
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